Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for an expected surge in visitors this year with a $500 million upgrade that will include new restrooms and exit lanes, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The funding is coming from a $935 million capital-improvement agreement between Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation and airlines serving PHL, supported by airline and tenant fees as well as federal and state grants. The Department of Aviation is not financed by local tax dollars.
Among PHL’s $500 million modernizing upgrades are new landscaping, refreshed paint, updated tile work, and new carpeting across terminals, as well as renovated bathrooms with more stalls. Eight new restrooms will debut in May. The airport is also installing new terminal exit lanes featuring glass corridors and doors, with the first already opened in Terminal D in August.
“As part of our $500 million capital program, these high-tech doors will create a smoother, more welcoming experience for our guests as they exit the terminals and begin their Philadelphia journey,” said Api Appulingam, PHL’s chief development officer.
Read more about the efforts at Philadelphia International Airport to welcome an influx of international visitors this year in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
